Dave Meltzer at Wrestling Observer has provided an update on WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair after a tense day of news on Monday, Aug. 14 culminated with word Flair was successfully though surgery and resting in an Atlanta hospital with his family by his side.

As his manager tweeted last night, Flair’s surgery was not heart-related. He had his colon operated on to remove a blockage which was believed to be causing numerous other health problems, including kidney failure. The procedure was a success, but there are more issues involved. He is currently on dialysis as the treatment team attempts to restore kidney function.

Dave Meltzer at Wrestling Observer has provided an update on WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair after a tense day of news on Monday, Aug. 14 culminated with word Flair was successfully though surgery and resting in an Atlanta hospital with his family by his side.

As his manager tweeted last night, Flair’s surgery was not heart-related. He had his colon operated on to remove a blockage which was believed to be causing numerous other health problems, including kidney failure. The procedure was a success, but there are more issues involved. He is currently on dialysis as the treatment team attempts to restore kidney function.

Well when I wrote that I read a report saying he was in "stable" condition.